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Updated August 21, 2025

Austro Control GmbH

Austro Control GmbH is Austria's air navigation service provider and aviation authority, implementing European Union drone regulations within Austrian airspace. Austro Control oversees UAS operator registration, pilot certification, operational authorizations, and airspace management for unmanned aircraft operations.

Regulator Overview

Basic information about Austro Control GmbH

Full Name

Austro Control GmbH

Jurisdiction

AT

Alternative Names

Austro Control, ACG, Austrian Aviation Authority

Key Facts

  • Alpine operations require special consideration for mountain weather conditions
  • Tourist areas may have seasonal flight restrictions during peak periods
  • Cross-border operations with neighboring EU countries facilitated
  • Environmental protection zones around national parks require permits
  • Night operations allowed with appropriate lighting and authorization
  • Professional certification pathways for commercial operations in mountainous terrain

Unit Systems

Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction

Weight

grams

Distance

meters

Altitude

meters

Speed

Not specified

Regulations

Key drone regulations and requirements

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947

Effective: 2021-01-01

EU regulation on unmanned aircraft operations implemented in Austria

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Luftfahrtgesetz (LFG)

Effective: 2021-01-01

Austrian Aviation Act implementing EU drone regulations with national adaptations

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Official Resources

About this regulatory authority

Country

AT

Region

National

Type

National

Updated

8/21/2025

Contact Information

How to reach Austro Control GmbH

Weight Thresholds

Drone weight categories and associated requirements

WeightCategoryRegistration
0 - 249 grams (g)
License Category 1
Required
250+ grams (g)
Registration Required
Required
250 - 899 grams (g)
License Category 2
Required
900 - 4000 grams (g)
License Category 3
Required
4001 - 25000 grams (g)
License Category 4
Required
25001+ grams (g)
License Category 5
Required
Last updated: 8/21/2025